Sword and the Script

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the PR technology vendors I track for the monthly PR Tech Sum put a greater emphasis on earned media than media relations in their messaging. Earned media is sexy. It’s larger than media relations, but only in the abstract. Pricing wasn’t listed, because…you have to talk to sales!

Media Relations 149

Media Relations Media Print Software 149

Onclusive

JANUARY 24, 2022

Just like media relations, building a perfect pitch has become both an art and a science. Modern communicators need data-driven strategies to secure high-impact media coverage for their brands.

Pitching 370

Pitching Media Data Technology 370

Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

About half of comms pros say they track web traffic, impression and placements for PR measurement, but such metrics point out the direction of success rather than conclusive . Commetric came out this week with its “ PR Measurement Twitter Influencer Index.” PR measurement. PR measurement.”. PR is a broad discipline.

Measurement 85

Measurement Survey Web Software 85

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Data wants to be managed PR teams need data to feed AI, and data needs governance. There is a big opportunity for a tech company to emerge as a data layer for the PR industry, where you safely house everything from email analytics to media feedback data to sentiment analysis,” Chris observes.

Trends 333

Trends Industry Government Data 333

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2019

Increasingly in PR and communications, simply measuring the quantity of content that you publish or the number of earned media pieces you garner is not enough. Power of Voice is the only metric that combines content relevance, publication authority, social media amplification, and sentiment, in a single measurement.

Big Data 225

Big Data Data Meeting Measurement 225

Onclusive

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In our final blog series of the year, we take a closer look at 2021 G2 Crowd ratings and spotlight the key criteria for choosing the unified earned, owned and social media monitoring, media relations and PR analytics platform that best suits your needs as a modern communicator. Getting to ROI through business impact measurement.

How To 397

How To Software Media Analytics 397

Onclusive

MARCH 15, 2017

By now you’ve likely begun to implement some updated PR measurement practices to more accurately prove the value of your work. I’m talking data that dives far deeper than impressions and press hits.

Measurement 220

Measurement Data Strategy Communications 220

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2021

And while in the past there have always been clearer metrics around paid and owned media than earned media, that’s changed with the industry shift from print to digital formats, which has resulted in a wealth of digital data. Overall, 78% of PR pros measure their communications effectiveness.*

Brand 370

Brand Branding Media Measurement 370

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is understandable considering PR efforts are spread across various channels like social media, traditional media, online forums, and more. Each channel provides its own large sets of metrics, making it difficult to collect and connect data consistently. million terabytes of data is created each day.

How To 195

How To Tools Analytics Reddit 195

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This is understandable considering PR efforts are spread across various channels like social media, traditional media, online forums, and more. Each channel provides its own large sets of metrics, making it difficult to collect and connect data consistently. million terabytes of data is created each day.

How To 195

How To Tools Analytics Reddit 195

Stephen Waddington

MAY 5, 2019

Tailored pitches have always been the key to success in media relations. Adding SEO and social data to pitches adds huge value for time pressed journalists. Views are the most common measure of success for publishers. Use insight about a publication and its audience as part of your pitch. #3

SEO 60

SEO Media Relations Pitching Report 60

NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

But, it does show that polling as a measure of public opinion is not enough on its own. Using our data and that of others, he noted conservative opinion and news sites were getting as much or more engagement than mainstream media, suggesting Facebook might hint at a conservative “silent majority”. When to use social data.

Measurement 148

Measurement Publicity Data Groups 148

Onclusive

MARCH 21, 2019

Increasingly in PR and communications, simply measuring the quantity of content that you publish or the number of earned media pieces you garner is not enough. Power of Voice is the only metric that combines content relevance, publication authority, social media amplification, and sentiment, in a single measurement.

Big Data 150

Big Data Data Meeting Measurement 150

Onclusive

JANUARY 24, 2022

Just like media relations, building a perfect pitch has become both an art and a science. Modern communicators need data-driven strategies to secure high-impact media coverage for their brands.

Pitching 195

Pitching Media Data Technology 195

Onclusive

JUNE 28, 2022

In our final article in the June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix, we’re discussing PR metrics that resonate with the key business decision-makers. Today, top-level executives are looking for integrated marketing communications measurement. It’s modern PR measurement.

Measurement 195

Measurement Data Social Media Analysis 195

Cision

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As marketers begin to understand why it’s necessary to move away from outdated measurement systems when it comes to earned media, it’s important to develop a robust strategy going forward. To that end, answer the following questions to help shape your earned media measurement strategy. What Matters to Our Brand?

Measurement 166

Measurement Strategy Media Analytics 166

Sword and the Script

MAY 11, 2019

PR measurement can be a bit like a self-fulfilling prophecy. On one hand, it gets dinged for a lack of measurement. On the other hand, measuring some PR activities, like earned media , is far more challenging than other forms of marketing and communications. 1) Earned media is sales enablement. a) Results may vary.

Study 139

Study Media Relations Media Measurement 139

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Media relations remains an important part of the execution of a public relations campaign alongside paid, shared and owned media. Much of the modern public relations business grew up out of media relations and publicity, rooted in storytelling and editorial engagement.

Media Relations 115

Media Relations Media Print Newspapers 115

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Powered by our proprietary global newscrawler and advanced data science, Onclusive now empowers communications teams with a fully unified earned, owned, and social media relations and monitoring platform to enable every step of the PR process.

Media 369

Media Software Pitching YouTube 369

Cision

APRIL 14, 2015

Since the start of public relations, media placements have been the holy grail of PR success. However, with shrinking newsrooms and journalists being bombarded with pitches, how does a media relations campaign stand a chance in this new age? The Media Won’t Cover You if They Don’t Know You. Measure What Matters.

Media Relations 120

Media Relations Media Pitching Measurement 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Data-driven decisions hit the sweet spot Data-driven decision making has radically changed marketing, and its use in PR is more than a flirtation. Today, PR strategy is often informed by data insights. Because we need to stay on top of media moves and changes, we depend on these tools for the latest and best updates.

Data-Driven PR 212

Data-Driven PR Tools Training Data 212

Sword and the Script

JUNE 23, 2020

A study shows PR and communications can improve measurement with a little more effort; here’s a look at the metrics most commonly cited Measurement and proving value is the top challenge facing PR and communications , according to the 3 rd annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. So, how are communicators leveling up?

Measurement 93

Measurement Communications Survey B2B 93

Sword and the Script

JUNE 9, 2020

75% of PR and comms pros say media relations is getting harder – up 25% over three years; here are some practical techniques for adapting A majority of public relations and communications professionals say media relations keeps getting harder. Less media to build relationships with and constant turnover.”

Media Relations 111

Media Relations Media Survey Pitching 111

Onclusive

JUNE 23, 2022

This week, we’re continuing with our June blog series on Measuring Up To Marketing: How PR Fits Into The Mix. Our head of marketing asked us to package PR data on a quarterly basis for all regional executives, and this regional data is shared to help guide marketing plans. Align with marketing strategies and dashboards.

Strategy 195

Strategy Marketing Measurement eBook 195

The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

The award winners are all leading the way in modern PR measurement but when we saw that Smoking Gun PR from Manchester, UK won two awards we had to get in touch and find out their secrets. We’ll let the AMEC judges tell you that: “We loved the creativity both in the execution, media mix and news hijacking.

Measurement 136

Measurement B2B Google Financial 136

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

Onclusive

JUNE 15, 2022

While many consider communications to be part of marketing, PR has fallen behind in being able to measure and prove its value to key stakeholders. Along with demonstrating our knowledge of our target audience and their reading behavior, this data helps us prove the power of earned media to our C-Suite.” ~ Lona Therrien, Sr.

Marketing 195

Marketing Measurement Advertising Advertising 195

PRSay

OCTOBER 2, 2017

However, paid media has historically had a significant advantage over earned when it comes to measuring success. That’s one of the reasons why the art of PR now requires the science of data. Data can also help communicators tell better stories. Why Data Is Required for Storytelling. That’s where data comes in.

Data 145

Data How To Storytelling Analytics 145

5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2020

Although its harder to measure the efficacy of PR efforts than it is to measure the same statistics for say, advertising, there are many ways to measure the reach and success of a PR message. Measuring your Website Traffic –It’s important to take a look at your website traffic before, during, and after PR.

Measurement 78

Measurement Publicity Television Analytics 78

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. Newer services should not replace media relations but augment it.

Media Relations 99

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 99

Onclusive

MARCH 17, 2020

Traditional models of PR measurement no longer work (i.e. Digital has become intrinsic to the PR and communications landscape, and diversification is forcing measurement to become more innovative than ever. In a time where measurement is increasingly critical, it’s becoming more and more complex to do. A new approach.

Media 243

Media Analysis Measurement Advertising 243

Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Earned Media & Media Relations In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

Training 195

Training Media Training Reputation Crisis Communications 195

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 3, 2016

The May edition of #measurePR brought together three fabulous guests who were ready to share their smarts on measuring media relations. Anne Isenhower a media relations expert and social media enthusiast who works with nonprofits and Fortune 500 CEOs. But it’s huge. June #measurePR Announcement.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Measurement Media Analysis 40

Onclusive

APRIL 15, 2020

This is a continuation of our April blog series focused on helping communications teams get the credit they deserve and the resources they need by making a key shift to data-driven PR and communications. This knowledge will also come in handy when you start evaluating which measurement methodologies, tools and technologies may be best for PR.

Data-Driven PR 259

Data-Driven PR Measurement Data Travel 259

Onclusive

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. That said, don’t expect your social media channels to be the biggest driver of conversions for you.

Measurement 356

Measurement SEO Web Social Media 356

Flack's Revenge

MARCH 8, 2018

Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around the software, it was unclear exactly how to put Newswhip to work to support media relations. Newswhip Data. This idea makes sense.

Data 159

Data Media Software Viral 159

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 9, 2023

An integrated approach includes all aspects of communications — public relations, marketing, social media, advertising — for a 360-degree view of the planning and measurement process. Media relations resulting in coverage is earned media, which has always been the stalwart of public relations.

Measurement 40

Measurement Comparison Advertising Advertising 40